A randomized trial of two coverage targets for mass treatment with azithromycin for trachoma.

The World Health Organization recommends at least 3 annual antibiotic mass drug administrations (MDA) where the prevalence of trachoma is > 10% in children ages 1-9 years, with coverage at least at 80%. However, the additional value of higher coverage targeted at children with multiple rounds is...

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Main Authors: Sheila K West, Robin Bailey, Beatriz Munoz, Tansy Edwards, Harran Mkocha, Charlotte Gaydos, Thomas Lietman, Travis Porco, David Mabey, Thomas C Quinn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3757067?pdf=render